Oleg
Pronunciation: [ OHL-uhg ]
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Oleg first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 457 babies have been named Oleg in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Oleg is past its peak , currently ranked #19,236 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,236
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Oleg
Oleg is a boy name .
Oleg is currently ranked #19,236 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Oleg include Olen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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